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What's the Matter with Helen?
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What's the Matter with Helen?

1971-06-30 · 101 min · ★ 5.9

Thriller · Horror

Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.

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Directors
Curtis Harrington
Production companies
Filmways Pictures, Raymax Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Debbie ReynoldsDebbie ReynoldsAdelle
Shelley WintersShelley WintersHelen
Dennis WeaverDennis WeaverLinc Palmer
Micheál Mac LiammóirMicheál Mac LiammóirHamilton Starr
Agnes MooreheadAgnes MooreheadSister Alma
Helene WinstonHelene WinstonMrs. Greenbaum
Peggy ReaPeggy ReaMrs. Schultz
Logan RamseyLogan RamseySergeant West
Paulle ClarkMrs. Plumb
Yvette VickersYvette VickersMrs. Barker
Molly DoddMolly DoddMrs. Rigg
Samee Lee JonesWinona
Robbi MorganRobbi MorganRosalie
Timothy CareyTimothy CareyTramp
Swen SwensonGigolo
Debbie Van Den HoutenSue Anne
Teresa De RoseDonna
Pamelyn FerdinPamelyn FerdinKiddie M.C.
Allen PinsonMan
James DobsonCab Driver

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